After Namma Metro service added six-coach trains, the metroÂ’s earning shot up to Rs 13 million in a single day.
Category: Railways & Metro Rail
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“Targeted pricing will help railways maximise earnings”
In this extensive interview to INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY, he says that it is entirely up to the Railways on how it would like to leverage its unique position as the countryÂ’s most inclusive transporter.
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“India will need multiple bullet train corridors”
Mangal Dev, Head of Hitachi Rail Systems Co., India & South Asia Region affirms that the time is ripe for the development of a network of bullet train projects in the country.
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“We are contemplating moving into total logistics”
Sanjay Gupta is the youngest Chairman & Managing Director in the 28-year history of Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL).
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“Developer interests to be adequately safeguarded”
As a special purpose vehicle (SPV), the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDCL) is responsible for executing the largest transit-oriented development (TOD) programme globally for 600 railway stations.
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We expect 13 million ridership by 2041
Project delays, time and cost overrun in infrastructure projects, delays in regulatory approvals and contractual disputes are some of the challenges faced in implementing a project in India.
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Egis wins its first semi-high-speed project in India
Egis has won a contract to design the viaducts on the Delhi Meerut railway corridor (Delhi NCR region) in India. This major project, scheduled to be completed in two years, is considered a genuine priority by the Indian government. It will substantially reduce journey times between Delhi and Meerut, and stimulate economic growth in the region.
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L&T to build Light Rail System in Mauritius
Larsen & Toubro has bagged Rs 3,375 crore major breakthrough order from Metro Express Ltd which is owned by the Government of Mauritius to design and build an Integrated Light Rail-based Urban Transit System in the African island nation.
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Fast Forwarding the Lifeline
It is often pointed out that every rupee invested in ramping up railway infrastructure benefits the economy six times over. Therefore, after languishing for nearly 70 years, modernisation of the sector has been put on the fast track.
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Railway projects are gathering pace
Tilak Raj Seth, Executive Vice President, Mobility, Siemens, feels implementation of PPP will provide a fillip to railway projects in India. However, given the size and rapid growth in the country's rail sector, availability of trained manpower will remain a primary challenge.